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German Rail

Book your rail itinerary for travel within Germany on the entire Deutsche Bahn rail network at discounted rates

Travelling with Deutsche Bahn is made even easier with free transfers from airport to the main rail stations for passengers on Emirates daily flights to/from Munich, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, and Frankfurt.

If you are arriving at any of the above Emirates destinations, you can choose to travel to any point in Germany on the Deutsche Bahn network.

How to book

Contact your travel agent or local Emirates office to book, or, if your flight itinerary begins in Germany, you can log in to Manage a Booking and book your rail tickets there.

Ticket costs

Per adult, for return travel (valid between 1st July and 31st December 2009):
1st Class EUR 92
2nd Class EUR 46
Children under the age of 11 years travel for free.

Terms & Conditions

  • Tickets for travel on the rail sectors will be issued in conjunction with Emirates flight sectors on the same ticket.
  • Passengers may change the coach class on the train subject to payment of the fare difference.
  • The rail tickets are valid on the entire Deutsche Bahn rail network to or from any German airport.
  • Rail journeys are valid on all Deutsche Bahn trains (including ICE) except Thalys, Deutsche Bahn car shipment trains and special trains.
  • City Night Line and ICE Sprinter trains are subject to compulsory reservation and a supplement is charged which you can buy at any Deutsche Bahn sales outlet.
  • Rail & Fly is valid for travel within Germany, on the day of arrival in Germany and on the following day. Should you wish to start your journey one day prior to your flight departure in Germany, that is possible if it was noted when you booked. The first day of validity is governed by the date shown on your ticket.
  • Journeys within regional transport associations are not permitted. For further information please visit www.bahn.de.
  • If a return Rail & Fly journey is booked, a single Deutsche Bahn ticket is printed for the journey. Your return leg is valid for a period of 12 months. The rail ticket can be used only in connection with your Emirates flight.
  • In most cases, it will not be necessary to secure your seats once you have purchased your rail tickets. However seats may not be guaranteed during peak times, for example on Friday and Sunday evenings during weekend traffic. You can make seat reservations directly at www.bahn.de, once you have bought the tickets through your travel agent, local Emirates office or via Manage a Booking at emirates.com. Deutsche Bahn will charge a fee of EUR 4 one way to be paid by credit card.
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